Program
Day 1 (05/02/26): Vandeputte Safety, Puurs
Introduction: Market trends that push us rethinking logistics to respond to e-commerce needs – Alex Van Breedam, TRI-VIZOR
- In this masterclass, we will delve into the trends and events that have disrupted the logistics and supply chain landscape, potentially driving structural changes. New business models are essential—but what will they look like?
Logistics outsourcing: Is there a way to make logistics distinctive? – Alex Van Breedam, TRI-VIZOR
- The transport and logistics sector must rethink its revenue models, moving away from one-to-one contracts, inefficient tender processes, and razor-thin margins. How will the industry evolve once e-tailers might have taken the most profitable opportunities?
e-Logistics at Vandeputte and visit to Operations
Day 2 (12/02/26): Medi-Market, Nivelles
Take a journey through e-commerce warehousing – Stefan Rusu, Director Deloitte
- Starting with an immersive, practical case of a massive 1MM SKU per year, 200.000 m2, 7-buildings DC with 14 different automation systems, and continued with multiple alternative and complementary technologies and solutions, such as “the Amazon way”.
Distribution in the e-commerce business. – Bart Vannieuwenhuyse, TRI-VIZOR & UCLL
- Key principles for operational excellence, including returns. Transport mode choice. Frame for collaborative distribution.
e-Logistics at Medi-Market and visit to Operations
Day 3 (19/02/26): Multipharma, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
Investment in Distribution Inventory for e-Commerce. – Jelena Skuridina, ABCAL/PICS Belgium/DSU2
- What to take into consideration for the best Return On Investment, how to choose parameters and manage replenishment.
Forecasting in e-Commerce and multi-channel distribution. – Jelena Skuridina, ABCAL/PICS Belgium/DSU2
- Trends, Seasons, Promotions and Out of Stocks.
e-Logistics at Multipharma and visit to Operations
Day 4 (26/02/26): Toyota Handling and Active Ants, Willebroek
System components of an e-logistics solution. – Jan De Kimpe, PICS Belgium/KULeuven/Logisol Pro/ART4L
- Processes and IT component translation
Visit to Toyota Material Handling capabilities and the Active Ants Operation, including Autostore/AMR/automated packaging